The average train between Salzburg and Passau takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Passau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Passau. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Passau at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Passau. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Passau station via Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Salzburg to Passau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Passau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Passau Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Passau train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, ÖBB and Railjet.
The distance between Salzburg and Passau is 90 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Passau Hbf via Wels Hbf in around 2h 29m.